The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will hold its first meeting of the year at 10 a.m. Monday in the community room of Gloucester Public Library, Main Street Center.

Gloucester-based archaeologist Thane Harpole will speak about the latest discoveries, artifacts and research developments at the old Catlett farm, Timberneck, and the surrounding property that is now a vital part of Virginia’s newest state park, Machicomoco.

Harpole is co-director of the Fairfield Foundation and has been directly involved in many local archaeological excavations. Monday’s meeting is free and open to the public.
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